Heart attacks on cruise ships are one of the leading causes of passenger deaths.  The U.S. and the Canadian Coast Guards do a remarkable job rescuing passengers from cruise ships, far distances from the mainland.

The video below show the rescue by the Canadian Coast Guard of a 78 year old passenger who suffered a heart attack and was in critical conditions. The cruise ship, the Sea Princess, was 100 miles from Vancouver Island.   

https://youtube.com/watch?v=GYQ6xtQojVo%26hl%3Den_US%26fs%3D1%3Frel%3D0

Credit:           /A News Vancouver Island